Monthly Archives: August 2022

Four Seasons will fly passengers to global destinations using its custom Airbus A321neo private jet. Itineraries start at $135,000.

Four Seasons Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts has unveiled its 2024 global private jet itineraries. These private jet trips on Four Seasons’ custom Airbus A321neo start at $135,000. Many of its 2023 itineraries now have a waitlist as ultra-wealthy travelers continue flocking to private jets. Luxury hotel giant Four Seasons is bringing its opulent hospitality…

Russia halted a natural gas shipment to Asia over payment issues, threatening blackouts in some countries

Asian countries have been buying more Russian oil. SONGPHOL THESAKIT/Getty Images Russia’s Sakhalin Energy halted a shipment of liquefied natural gas to an Asian buyer, a report said. It’s the first time gas has been witheld from an Asian buyer, a move could result in blackouts. It will have spillover effects in Europe as it…

Banks say ‘Get lost’ to the CFPB’s inquiry on customer service

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Marjorie Taylor Greene says she was ‘swatted’ again just one day after someone falsely reported a shooting at her Georgia home

Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia at committee hearing on Capitol Hill on June 24, 2022. AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene says the police were falsely called to her home for the second time in two days. Greene was first “swatted” in the early hours of Wednesday morning by an unidentified…

A Democratic lawmaker up for reelection says Biden ‘should have further targeted’ his student-loan forgiveness

Sen. Michael Bennet Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images Biden announced up to $20,000 in student-loan forgiveness for federal borrowers. Senate Democrat Michael Bennet said he wished the relief was more targeted. He has previously criticized one-time debt relief for not addressing higher education costs. Many Democrats lauded President Joe Biden’s student-loan forgiveness announcement….

Billionaire Ron Baron invested $100 million in SpaceX recently and thinks his Tesla holdings will return 3-5 times in the next 10 years

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk. AP Ron Baron’s fund recently invested another $100 million in SpaceX in the last few months.  The Tesla bull added that the EV maker would grow to be the biggest company in the world in 10 years, followed by SpaceX.  He also invested about $100 million in Figs, which he called…

There’s bound to be legal drama when Batman and Superman enter the public domain in coming years — but experts caution there’s ‘no precedent’ for the thorny issue

“Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.” Warner Bros. Warner Bros. Discovery is charting a 10-year plan for DC movies similar to Marvel. After the next decade, though, DC characters like Superman and Batman will enter the public domain. But legal experts say the issue is complicated. DC is going through a reset. The comics and…

Europe energy crisis: German and French power prices notch record highs ahead of Russia’s next pipeline shutdown

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (R) stands next to Christian Bruch, President and CEO of Siemens Energy. SASCHA SCHUERMANN / Getty Images German power prices, which is Europe’s benchmark, jumped 17% to a record 750 euros a megawatt-hour for next year. In France, prices for next year climbed 12% to also hit a record 880 euros…

Insurance Technology Spend Forecast: What’s Driving Growth for P&C and Life Insurers in the US, UK, and Canada

US, UK, and Canadian insurers are striving to digitize their entire businesses to enhance their customer experience and cut costs.  And overall IT/tech spend will begin climbing again from 2020 to 2024 across both insurance lines in all three countries. You can learn more in our Insurance Technology Spend Forecast. Do you work in the…

33 actually useful gifts for your coworkers under $50, from personalized mugs to coffee-related treats

When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more. Uncommon Goods; Baggu So often, coworker gifts are little more than clearance bin candles, nearly expired candy, and other items you could probably pick up at your local drugstore. Finding the right gift for your coworkers isn’t easy as you search…